2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 26 km NW of Beluga, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 22:56:37 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 12:56 PM UTC-10
Depth69.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.314°, -151.414°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.31°, -151.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
69.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3140°N
-151.4140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026abtqhb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
74
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
39.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-01 22:59:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026abtqhb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 26 km NW of Beluga, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026abtqhb/